Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- devotional
- solemn
- heroic
- mythology movie night
- indian cinema night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kannappa begins as an atheist hunter and becomes a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.
Kannappa plucks out his own eyes in an act of devotion to Shiva.
The central conflict and divine figures are rooted in devotion to Lord Shiva and Shaivite tradition.
The film presents Kannappa's religious journey alongside appearances by Shiva and other divine or legendary figures.
Films like Kannappa, and why
Adipurush
mythological fantasy, devotional transformation, and large-scale Indian spectacle
Kantara
Indian mythological drama combining faith, heroic destiny, and heightened fantasy imagery
Baahubali: The Beginning
historical Indian epic with religious themes, warrior heroism, and lavish production design
Movie Details
- Director
- Mukesh Kumar Singh
- Release Date
- 2025-06-26
- Runtime
- 182 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (13)
Cast
- Vishnu Manchu
- Preity Mukhundhan
- Akshay Kumar
- Mohan Babu
- Mohanlal
- Prabhas
- Kajal Aggarwal
- R. Sarathkumar
- Brahmanandam
- Madhoo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kannappa about?
- An atheist hunter’s extraordinary transformation into Shiva’s devotee culminates in a devastating act of religious self-sacrifice.
- What is Kannappa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kannappa as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kannappa violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kannappa as brutal.
- Which films are like Kannappa?
- Films with a similar feel include Adipurush, Kantara, and Baahubali: The Beginning.
- How long is Kannappa?
- Kannappa runs 182 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kannappa?
- In United States, Kannappa streams on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
